So, you think you are funny and have what it take to be a comedian?.

Let's beginning by saying what's stand up comedy? A stand up comedy is a show or performance where a comedian perform in front of an audience to make them laugh. A joke can be written or recite off hand by the comedian. A comedy show usually get four to Six laugh per minute.

Now let's look at the necessary things you will need to be a successful comedian in the industry. There are routine set you get to understand and follow as a stand up comedian which are.

opening:

This is when the show will get it rhythm, the opening of any comedy should be good, start with a great joke to make the crowd laugh.

Bits:

This is what comedians call jokes. Every bit has a setup detailing the characters and situation they’re in, and a punchline the conclusion which is the funniest part of the joke and almost always goes against what the audience expects is going to happen.

Transition:

Transitions are short conversational bridges that connect one joke to the next.

Closure:

The final joke in the show. It might be a callback, a reference to an earlier joke. Wrap up your set with a solid close that leaves the audience laughing. This should be great at the opening also.

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